Consuming Passion

Synopsis

Celebrating the 100th anniversary of the popular romance publishing phenomenon Mills & Boon, a colourful and camp drama which charts the witty and moving stories of three very different women affected by the brand's success: co-founder Charles Boon's wife Mary, daydreaming 1970s writer Janet and modern-day literature lecturer Kirstie.

Top cast

Jodie Whittaker

Mary Boon

Olivia Colman

Janet / Nurse Violetta Kiss

Emilia Fox

Kirstie

Daniel Mays

Charles Boon

Patrick Kennedy

Gerald Mills

Patrick Baladi

Dr Grant / Dr Steele

O-T Fagbenle

Jack

Nicholas Sidi

Nick

Marcia Warren

Elsie

Paul Nicholas

Alan Boon